Museum showcasing American art through the ages with more than 10,000 paintings, sculptures & more.
At a glance
#1 of 4 Museums in New BritainLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
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5 ★80%
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4 ★17%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of New Britain Museum of American Art?
- New Britain Museum of American Art is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,948 reviews.
- How does New Britain Museum of American Art rank in New Britain?
- New Britain Museum of American Art is #1 of 4 Museums in New Britain by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is New Britain Museum of American Art located?
- 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052 — 0.8 km from the center of New Britain.
- How can I contact New Britain Museum of American Art?
- Phone: (860) 229-0257 · Website: nbmaa.org
Always thought provoking, always unique. To NBMAA, art is much more than just a picture hanging up on a wall. But they do have some exhibits that celebrates the history of American art in its many different forms. Their exhibits can be thought provoking, and often times, mind blowing.
Beautiful museum with great exhibits, an unexpected gem! Especially loved the exhibit on Suzie M. Barstow and her circle as well as the more interactive opportunities for people with children
he New Britain Museum of American Art is a true gem in the heart of Connecticut. I was thoroughly impressed by the vast collection of over 10,000 paintings, sculptures, and other works of art spanning centuries of American history. The exhibits are beautifully curated and informative, and the museum itself is spacious and well-maintained.
I was particularly struck by the museum's focus on showcasing the diversity of American art. From colonial portraits to contemporary installations, there is something for everyone to enjoy. I also appreciated the special exhibitions, which provide a deeper look at specific artists or themes.
The staff at the museum were friendly and knowledgeable, and they were happy to answer my questions and offer recommendations. I also enjoyed spending time in the museum's cafe, which has a lovely outdoor patio.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at the New Britain Museum of American Art and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in American art or history. It's a great place to spend an afternoon learning, exploring, and appreciating the beauty of art.
I was particularly struck by the museum's focus on showcasing the diversity of American art. From colonial portraits to contemporary installations, there is something for everyone to enjoy. I also appreciated the special exhibitions, which provide a deeper look at specific artists or themes.
The staff at the museum were friendly and knowledgeable, and they were happy to answer my questions and offer recommendations. I also enjoyed spending time in the museum's cafe, which has a lovely outdoor patio.
Overall, I had a wonderful experience at the New Britain Museum of American Art and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in American art or history. It's a great place to spend an afternoon learning, exploring, and appreciating the beauty of art.
We loved the permanent collection, especially the galleries of illustrators, Hudson River School, and American impressionists! It’s not a large museum but the quality of the artwork and the breadth of artists represented is exceptional! Highly recommend a visit.
A world class museum from the wonderful selections to the zen-like (at least to me) physical space. Quite frankly, I was surprised and greatly impressed. Never thought I’d see something like this in CT. It’s the first museum in the US dedicated to American artists.
The curator(s) have done an amazing job. Warhol, Okeefe, Moses, Sargent, Remington, Rockwell, et al. are all represented. Had lunch at the beautiful cafe overlooking the park.
We visited on a Thus. No line to get in. There were three of us. Clinton library offers free tickets for up to four folks. You have to reserve those tickets first.
It was a great day.
The curator(s) have done an amazing job. Warhol, Okeefe, Moses, Sargent, Remington, Rockwell, et al. are all represented. Had lunch at the beautiful cafe overlooking the park.
We visited on a Thus. No line to get in. There were three of us. Clinton library offers free tickets for up to four folks. You have to reserve those tickets first.
It was a great day.
Went specifically to see a mixed media on canvas piece by Amy LaBossiere... Gladwell's Reflection. It was accepted into the 53rd Nor'Easter Show of regional artists. Please go before Oct 8 as you can then vote for her piece to win as visitor favorite!
This is a charming musium with a nice collection of art. They have a lot from different time periods and movements, including a couple that directly reference other works they have in their collection.
They also have some which I'm not too crazy about, so I didn't take a lot of time to study. Mostly the postmodernism pieces.
Overall, I think the place is too small. However, I don't have the funds to donate to give them a vew wing.
They also have some which I'm not too crazy about, so I didn't take a lot of time to study. Mostly the postmodernism pieces.
Overall, I think the place is too small. However, I don't have the funds to donate to give them a vew wing.
Didn’t know this place existed but glad I went along with family to check it out. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be. Stayed for close to an hour and a half.
The building itself is very nice and well maintained. The galleries are spacious with plenty of room to get around and see paintings from differing vantage points. I was a big fan of the impressionist artwork! The whole exhibit on Walter Wick and I Spy has fantastic. Very interactive and we had a lot of fun as a family trying to find all the hidden objects!
The building itself is very nice and well maintained. The galleries are spacious with plenty of room to get around and see paintings from differing vantage points. I was a big fan of the impressionist artwork! The whole exhibit on Walter Wick and I Spy has fantastic. Very interactive and we had a lot of fun as a family trying to find all the hidden objects!
As far as small art museums go, museum was pretty fantastic. It was clean and well maintained .
We loved the Walter Wick exhibit. They had a lot of prints of his work and my kids loved finding the hidden objects. Another highlight was the videos of Walter Wick"s Rube Goldberg machines.
We loved the Walter Wick exhibit. They had a lot of prints of his work and my kids loved finding the hidden objects. Another highlight was the videos of Walter Wick"s Rube Goldberg machines.
Very nice museum. Beautiful, clean, the staff was pleasant. The art has a wide array of work to admire.
This museum had plenty of art across different mediums for art enthusiasts to enjoy. It's well laid out and the sections each have enough context for you to truly take in what you are viewing. I enjoyed the vibrant displays and all of the Black exhibits were so powerful. The Native American pieces are also powerful and tell powerful stories. I would encourage anyone to visit this museum to enjoy all of its art.
It was such a lovely experience working with the New Britain Museum of Art on Saturday, May 20th, 2023! Upon realizing that my client's schedule outdoor wedding was going to be rained out, I guided them through a rain plan and they were lucky enough that the NB Museum was available! They were so accommodating, had everything ready for their ceremony, and Sarah was super helpful telling us how I could photograph in the different areas of the museum for their portraits. The photos came out beautiful, and my clients are so happy! Looking forward to photographing here again!
Nice little hidden gem. Was impressed by the size of the museum and the pieces they have.
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